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Coated microstructure and method of manufacture

US8158087B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 2003
Grant dateApr 17, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24744
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A microstructure for chemical processing and manufacture is disclosed. The microstructure includes a plurality of microchannel walls constructed of glass, ceramic, glass-ceramic or combinations of these materials, which define at least one microchannel for accommodating chemicals to be processed. At least one coating layer including a catalyst support and a catalyst is adhered to the plurality of microchannel walls. A method of manufacturing a microstructure for chemical processing and manufacture is also disclosed.

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